Creators of Intellectual Property enjoy exclusive rights to their creations.  Intellectual Property can range from a secret formula to the name of a business.  It is important to recognize the Intellectual Property you own and to understand the rights you possess in that Intellectual Property.  There are a variety of methods available to protect your Intellectual Property and to help ensure the continued growth and success of your business.

A Trademark or Tradename can be used to distinguish the goods or services which you offer and to allow your company to gain name recognition in the marketplace.  The goodwill and recognition associated with your trademark can be protected by pursuing registrations with the applicable federal and state organizations.  A Copyright grants exclusive rights to the author of a creative work to copy, license and exploit his or her work.  The author of a creative work may be provided rights through common law and federal registration.  Along with Trademarks and Copyrights, Trade Secrets can be vital to the operation of your company.  With the possibility of employee turnover, it is critical that your business maintain the confidentiality and security of its trade secrets.